Jolthead porgy
Jolthead porgy
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Porgies
Scientific Family Sparidae
Scientific Name Calamus bajonado
Spanish Name Bajonao violáceo
ITIS# 169197
Tail shape Forked
Blue line under each eye. Corner of mouth and isthmus have orange cast.
Biology
Lives in coastal waters. Found on vegetated sand bottoms and more frequently on coral bottoms. Occasionally found at depths of at least 540-600 feet (180 m and 200 m). Large adults are usually solitary. Feeds mainly on sea urchins, crabs and mollusks.
Appearance
Body Shape
Compressiform
Color
Main Color: Silver
Other Color:
Other Color:
Common Body Shape
Flattened side to side
Pattern
None
Length
Avg Length: 21 inches (54 cm)
Max Length: 30 inches (76 cm)
Max Length: 30 inches (76 cm)
Maximum Weight
23.3 lbs (10610 g)
Specifications
Handling Concerns
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
RI-TX
Abundance
Common
